Mairsil, the Pretender (Commander) - Control

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aetherling
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
100%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Entomb
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Shauku, Endbringer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Buried Alive
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Cavern Harpy
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Torchling
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Anger
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Tree of Perdition
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Careful Study
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Gamble
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Intuition
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Morphling
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Pack Rat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Hateflayer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Eater of the Dead
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Endling
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Oriq Loremage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Minion of Leshrac
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Engineer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mirror-Mad Phantasm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Jace's Archivist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Memnarch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Spikeshot Elder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx of Magosi
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Argent Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ovinomancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Pili-Pala
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phantasmal Image
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Cinderhaze Wretch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Omen Hawker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Bat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Welder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Soliton
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Patron of the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Divining Witch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Transit Mage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Essence Flux
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fire Covenant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Geistwave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Burning Inquiry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Unmarked Grave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Chart a Course
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Shenanigans
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Quasiduplicate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
By Force
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ransack the Lab
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Blowout
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Staff of Domination
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mirage Mirror
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wand of Wonder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Heartstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fervor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Braid of Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Great Furnace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Boommobile
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Island
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy